Zona de Extensión de Apoyo Logístico

What Zona de Extensión de Apoyo Logístico does

Zona de Extensión de Apoyo Logístico (ZEAL) is a logistics infrastructure concessionaire headquartered in Valparaíso, Chile, operating a 45-hectare facility (30+ hectares enabled for operations) located on Acceso Sur approximately 11 km from Puerto Valparaíso. ZEAL operates under a 30-year concession granted by Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso (EPV) effective February 2008, and is owned by Grupo Azvi of Spain through COINTER Chile. The facility is structured as two coordinated zones: the Zona de Actividades Obligatorias (ZAO), a 17-hectare site where all truck cargo destined for Puerto Valparaíso must pass through for coordination, control, and inspection; and the Extraportuario zone (also called Zona de Recinto de Depósito Aduanero / RDA), a 6-hectare site offering storage, custody, and warehousing services. ZEAL coordinates more than 40,000 trucks per month through 34 inspection docks (including 25 covered dry-cargo docks, 6 USDA, and refrigerated bays), 500 25-meter parking spots, and six entry portals equipped with OCR license-plate readers and biometric palm-recognition systems.

ZEAL's core operating layer is its proprietary technology stack: the SIGA dock and truck management system, the WMSPRO warehouse management system, and the WebPRO web platform, all integrated with SILOGPORT, Puerto Valparaíso's central logistics platform, and with Servicio Nacional de Aduanas workflows. The company also operates approximately 3,000 sqm of covered warehouse storage (2,400 sqm across two warehouses plus a 600 sqm dangerous-goods facility), a 1,200 sqm covered multipurpose tent area, and more than 200 electrical outlets for reefer containers. Following a SAG inspection site authorization completed in June 2026 (with approximately US$1 million invested), ZEAL also became the only SAG-authorized agricultural inspection site in Valparaíso.

ZEAL's revenue model is tariff-based, charging fees for mandatory truck coordination, cargo inspection (including SAG/USDA inspections), warehousing, dangerous-goods custody, and ancillary services such as container organization and reefer connection. Its customer base is concentrated around Puerto Valparaíso's two main terminals (Terminal Pacífico Sur and Terminal Portuario Valparaíso), government agencies (Servicio Nacional de Aduanas, SAG, USDA, Servicio Nacional de Pesca y Acuicultura), customs agents, and the broader community of trucking companies and shippers moving cargo through the port's southern access corridor.

Name

Zona de Extensión de Apoyo Logístico

Legal name

ZEAL Sociedad Concesionaria S.A.

Website

https://zeal.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ZEAL is a logistics infrastructure concessionaire operating a 45-hectare facility in Valparaíso, Chile, under a 30-year EPV concession, providing mandatory truck coordination, cargo inspection, warehousing, and customs custody services for Puerto Valparaíso's southern access corridor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Terminal Maintenance Facilities For Motor Freight Transport (4231)

akta.pro primary industry

Product Inspection, Testing & Quality Control (QA/QC) (TLAIAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Declaration & Filing (Import/Export Entry) Platforms (TLAEAOAA), Industrial & Logistics Property Management (BPAJAGAC), Cross-border Fulfillment, Customs Brokerage & Duties Management (CRAFAMAI)

Keywords

• Port logistics services
• Cargo inspection coordination
• Customs warehouse services
• Container storage yards
• Truck traffic management

Headquarters

HQ city

Valparaiso

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Logistics Infrastructure Services: ZEAL operates as a concession holder for Puerto Valparaíso, providing logistics infrastructure and services including cargo inspection, storage, truck parking, and customs facilitation. Revenue is generated through service fees for these specialized port-related logistics operations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ZEAL operates a 45-hectare logistics extension zone adjacent to Puerto Valparaíso under a 30-year concession from Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso. It provides two integrated service areas: the ZAO (Zona de Actividades Obligatorias) coordinates mandatory truck traffic flows and cargo inspections, while the Extraportuario (RDA) provides container storage, customs custody, consolidation/desconsolidation, and dangerous-cargo handling services for import/export cargo.

Product overview

ZEAL operates as a dual-zone logistics platform supporting Puerto Valparaíso. The core offering consists of two main service areas: ZAO (Zona de Actividades Obligatorias) handles mandatory cargo inspection coordination and truck flow management, while the Extraportuario (RDA) provides storage, customs custody, and complementary services for cargo. Supporting these core operations are technology systems including SIGA for dock management, SILOGPORT for port logistics coordination, WebPRO for client-facing operations, and WMSPRO for warehouse management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ZAO - Zona de Actividades Obligatorias Mandatory inspection and coordination zone for cargo flows to and from Puerto Valparaíso. Operates 34 inspection docks (25 covered dry cargo, 6 USDA, 3 refrigerated), 500 truck parking spots, biometric driver verification, OCR license plate portals, and coordinates pre/post-shipment cargo inspection and terminal traffic control for transport companies, customs agents, shippers, and government inspection agencies.
• Extraportuario (RDA - Recinto de Depósito Aduanero) Customs bonded warehouse and storage zone covering 6 hectares with 3,000 sqm of warehouse space (including 600 sqm for dangerous goods), 200+ electrical outlets for reefer containers, and 1,200 sqm of covered multipurpose tent area. Provides containerized and fractionated cargo storage, customs custody, cargo inspection, consolidation/desconsolidation, and IMO dangerous cargo handling for cargo pending customs release.
• SAG Inspection Site Service Phytosanitary inspection service for agricultural and livestock cargo authorized under SAG Resolution N°4.261 of 2019. Enables consolidated sanitary control of fresh fruits, grains, seeds, animal products, veterinary medicines, and refrigerated/frozen cargo entering through Puerto Valparaíso in a single facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ trucks coordinated monthly through ZEAL facilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso (EPV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner30-year concession contract signed in February 2008 for operation of the Zona de Extensión de Apoyo Logístico (ZEAL). EPV retains ownership while ZEAL operates the logistics infrastructure. Services are audited by EPV to guarantee high-quality standards.
• SILOGPORT (Sistema Logístico Portuario)coreTechnology or IntegrationPort logistics system developed by Puerto Valparaíso that ZEAL uses for coordination with terminals, cargo retrieval/delivery management, traceability, and statistics calculation. ZEAL portals are interconnected with SILOGPORT.
• Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAG authorized ZEAL as an Inspection Site for import merchandise, allowing phytosanitary control of agricultural and livestock cargo entering through Puerto Valparaíso. ZEAL invested near US$1 million to meet SAG requirements under Resolution N°4.261 of 2019.
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSDA operates inspection facilities at ZEAL for fruit shipments destined for the United States, conducting agricultural inspections alongside SAG.
• Servicio Nacional de AduanascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChilean customs authority performs cargo inspections and clearance at ZEAL facilities as part of the integrated inspection services.
• Terminal Pacífico SurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort terminal operator working with ZEAL for cargo flow coordination and logistics services.
• Terminal Portuario ValparaísocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort terminal operator working with ZEAL for cargo flow coordination and logistics services.
• Servicio Nacional de Pesca y AcuiculturaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFisheries and aquaculture authority performs inspections at ZEAL facilities for relevant cargo types.
• Secretaría Regional Ministerial de SaludminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health ministry conducts inspections at ZEAL for health-related cargo compliance.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PSA International: Global container terminal operator owned by Temasek. Comparable as a large diversified port infrastructure operator with similar concession-based business models and technology-driven terminal operations.
• DP World: Global port operator with container terminal concessions worldwide. Comparable as a large-scale port concession operator providing the benchmark for concession-based infrastructure valuation and operational model.
• SAAM (Sudamericana Agencias Aéreas y Marítimas): Major Chilean port logistics, towage, and freight forwarding operator (Hapag-Lloyd affiliated). Comparable as a broader Chilean port services incumbent with overlapping cargo handling capabilities and similar concession/customer relationships.
• Agencias Universales (AGUNSA): Chilean multimodal logistics group providing port services, freight forwarding, and warehousing across Chile and Latin America. Comparable as a domestic port logistics incumbent with similar cargo flow coordination offerings.
• Hutchison Ports: One of the world's largest port operators with deep Latin American presence. Comparable as a global incumbent in port terminal concessions and cargo handling infrastructure.

Emerging players

• Katoen Natie: Global logistics and port operations specialist with significant presence in Latin America. Comparable as an operator of port-adjacent logistics infrastructure including warehousing, inspection, and customs coordination services.

Direct peers

• San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI): Operates the main container terminal at Puerto San Antonio, Chile's competing port to Valparaíso. Directly comparable as a port concession/terminal operator serving Chilean import-export cargo flows; ZEAL's throughput is inversely correlated with San Antonio's competitive position.
• Terminal Pacífico Sur Valparaíso (TPS): Container terminal operator at Puerto Valparaíso that uses ZEAL's ZAO for truck coordination and cargo flow. Most direct operational peer since TPS and ZEAL jointly manage the Valparaíso southern access cargo chain.
• Terminal Portuario Valparaíso (TPV): Multi-purpose terminal at Puerto Valparaíso operating alongside TPS, integrating with ZEAL for truck flow and inspection coordination. Direct comparable in port-terminal concession operations.

Regional players

• Puerto Central Puerto de Lirquén: Chilean multi-cargo port concession operator serving southern Chile (Biobío region). Comparable as a Chilean port concession but in a different geographic market, illustrating the regional concession model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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